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Springs of an intake air heater of an internal combustion engine that are used to account for expansion of the intake air heating element are replaced by other appropriate materials with similar and additional properties. A first compliant material and a second compliant material allow for the expansion of the intake air heating element and each is designed in a way such that collection of soot within the intake air heater is reduced or prevented. By preventing the collection of soot in the intake air heater, the intake air heating element has room to expand, and therefore, does not buckle, thereby increasing the life span of the intake air heater.